Assistant Officer Jobs at ESKOM South Africa in East London




Job Title: Assistant Officer Financial Account & Control
Task Grade: T10
Department: Finance
Operating Business / Division: Distribution
Business Area / Division: Eastern Cape Operating Unit
Geographical Area: East London
Reference Number: SFNEL2090
Closing Date: 25 July 2012

Minimum Requirements

Qualification:
National Diploma in Finance
Experience:
3 years or related experience

Skills and Competencies

Computer literacy (Especially Excel)
Knowledge of Accounting Systems
Knowledge of IFRS, Tax Law, PFMA, policies, procedures and relevant legislation
Knowledge of Internal Controls
Knowledge Conditions of Services
Communication and interpersonal skills
Analytical Skills
Customer service focus
Valid Drivers License

Key Responsibilities

Compile financial schedules and administer periodic processing by:
Preparing general ledger reconciliations and ensuring accuracy and completeness
Resolving and investigating relevant general ledger queries
Co-ordinating the general ledger reconciliation process (all balance sheet accounts and relevant income statement accounts) from relevant parties, to achieve completeness of the financial records
Assisting with the compiling of the year end, half yearly and quarterly financial schedules to meet all Head Office/Corporate deadlines
Verifying and consolidating inter-company and related parties schedules
Preparing, analysing and consolidating all tax pack requirements by liaising with regional stakeholders
Verifying the accuracy and validity of journal entries for periodic processing
Validating source/supporting documents for journal entries
Control and maintain Financial Systems access, workflow and Delegation Access Database by:
Co-ordinating and administrating system access and workflow:
Updating access on basis of authorisations received after validating that there are no conflicting roles
Reviewing roles and access profiles and distributing access and workflow reports on a quarterly basis for verification and updating
Co-ordinating the deletion of all dormant users
Providing advice to users based on the access granted
Re-routing of workflow as requested after verifying that adequate segregation of duties are complied with
Clearing and validation of workflow errors and communicating resolution to users
Co-ordinating the resolution of unresolved access and workflow queries
Co-ordinating and administrating the Delegation Access Database:
Updating and validating delegation information system with signing authorities in compliance with delegation of authority
Updating Delegation Information system with temporary (acting delegation) signing authorities
Providing on going guidance and advice on the interpretation of the delegation of authority
Reporting all weaknesses identified and implementing or recommending corrective action to eliminate risks
Advising and providing system support to users by:
Investigating system errors and facilitating resolution thereof
Analysing weaknesses in the system and recommending solutions/enhancements
Guiding and assisting users on how to use the system effectively
Providing input/specification for new system developments
Assisting users when new systems are implemented
Providing support and re-routing of trips on the travel Management System.
Maintaining all system operating manuals up to date.
Validating, creating and maintaining sundry and petty cash vendors
Provide support for compliance to policies, procedures, IFRS and legislation by:
Assisting users on the application of Eskom policies, procedures, International Financial Reporting standards (IFRS) and related legislation
Assisting regional staff to interpret and implement the abovementioned
Liaising with head office and external sources for guidance
Providing assistance to users on problems or issues where procedures or guidelines are unclear
Escalating problems/issues for resolution where procedures and guidelines are non-existent
Providing inputs and influencing the development of new or revised procedures and guidelines
Perform a control function by:
Maintaining audit database / checklist of financial accounting audit findings
Compiling and verifying the monthly KPI�??s for the financial accounting model
Verifying, validating and investigating monthly financial accounting cost centre allocations and ensuring that the necessary re-allocations are effected
Facilitating and co-ordinating the interdivisional payment procedure
Performing adhoc and other financial projects
Optimising daily workflow within areas of responsibility
Escalating necessary issues to the team leader as appropriate
Reviewing control environment and recommending improvements to improve efficiencies and eliminate risks
Providing assistance to auditors during review
Safekeeping of documents applicable to area of operation for audit purposes

If you have not been contacted within 28 days of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

Note that the appointment of the candidate is at Eskom's sole discretion, taking into account factors that Eskom considers relevant including but not limited to Eskom's employment equity policy. Eskom supports a smoke-free environment

Apply to:

http://www.eskom.co.za/c/article/214/non-executive-vacancies/

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